I took this photo in Blåvand which is the westernmost point in Denmark and a real attraction for birds. I had actually come here to photograph birds too, but when, at low tide in the late afternoon, I spotted a seal lying alone on a sandbar separate from a larger group, I took off my socks and shoes, rolled up my trousers and walked quickly through the rising tide to take this photo quickly. As I lay on my belly in the wet sand at a respectable distance, the seal really made eye contact with me which made this photo(s) and this moment so beautiful and something to remember.
 
                                Fifteen years ago, I began my photographic journey with the purchase of my first camera. Starting with street and travel photography, I captured the vibrant essence of city life and the diverse beauty of cultures around the world. This passion continued to grow as I ventured into sports.. Read more…
 Singing Bluethroat in the reeds with sunrise against a gold/sand backgroundDennis van Hof
Singing Bluethroat in the reeds with sunrise against a gold/sand backgroundDennis van Hof Dreamy meadow pipit in a thorn forest enjoying the last rays of the setting sunDennis van Hof
Dreamy meadow pipit in a thorn forest enjoying the last rays of the setting sunDennis van Hof Guillemot peaks above the grass against the backdrop of a deep blue seaDennis van Hof
Guillemot peaks above the grass against the backdrop of a deep blue seaDennis van Hof Curious Guillemot keeps a close eye on youDennis van Hof
Curious Guillemot keeps a close eye on youDennis van Hof Curious Alk keeps a close eye on youDennis van Hof
Curious Alk keeps a close eye on youDennis van Hof A Courageous Encounter: The Young Robin from NearbyDennis van Hof
A Courageous Encounter: The Young Robin from NearbyDennis van Hof Little Egret dancing in the shallow water in search of foodDennis van Hof
Little Egret dancing in the shallow water in search of foodDennis van Hof Juvenile robin in the shadeDennis van Hof
Juvenile robin in the shadeDennis van Hof Puffin on the lookout from rocks in ScotlandDennis van Hof
Puffin on the lookout from rocks in ScotlandDennis van Hof Robin on stick just back from a long trip from ScandinaviaDennis van Hof
Robin on stick just back from a long trip from ScandinaviaDennis van Hof Barn swallows on a bridgeDennis van Hof
Barn swallows on a bridgeDennis van Hof Alk resting on a cliff watching what you are doingDennis van Hof
Alk resting on a cliff watching what you are doingDennis van Hof Lone grey seal on the beachDennis van Hof
Lone grey seal on the beachDennis van Hof Meadow Pipit on a small pine, overlooking the vast Deelerheide in the Deelerwoud, the NetherlandsDennis van Hof
Meadow Pipit on a small pine, overlooking the vast Deelerheide in the Deelerwoud, the NetherlandsDennis van Hof Small fire moth on flowering heathlandDennis van Hof
Small fire moth on flowering heathlandDennis van Hof